Lees Corner Updates--Special Edition

Veterans Day Celebration

Today, November 12, 2019, all FCPS schools in the Chantilly High School pyramid will host a special event to honor local veterans and active-duty military personnel. Organized by the Chantilly pyramid and the non-profit group iWitnessed-> iRemember, the evening celebration will feature a series of special musical performances from Chantilly ensembles, a dessert reception supported by Mission B-B-Q, Wegmans, and other local businesses, and a special focus on the service of World War II veterans as we prepare for the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.

The evening celebration will begin at 6 p.m. in the Chantilly High School auditorium. All veterans and active-duty service personnel who live or work in western Fairfax County are invited to attend and may sign up here: chantilly-thanks-our-veterans.eventbrite.com


Tomorrow is Picture Retake Day!

Students who were absent on 9/25 or new to Lees Corner after 9/25 will have their pictures taken on Wednesday, November 13th.

Students who pre-ordered a package and would like the picture retaken must return the complete original package to the photographer for a retake. Additional picture payment envelopes are available in the office.


Time for Dinner at Chipotle

Wednesday,November 13th from 4 to 8 p.m. is Dining Day at Chipotle.

Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Lees Corner Elementary School PTA. Come in to the Chipotle at 14416 Chantilly Crossing Lane in Chantilly on Wednesday,

November 13th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Lees Corner Elementary School PTA.


Employee Award Nominations Due Friday, 11/15

Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!

The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15.

To submit a nomination for a Lees Corner Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please click the title of the award and complete the nomination form.

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The nomination form has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements.

If your nominee is selected as a Lees Corner outstanding employee, you will be asked to complete a more extensive form.

Outstanding Teacher – a teacher, librarian, or counselor with 3 or more years of experience

Outstanding New Teacher – a teacher, librarian, or counselor with less than 3 years of experience

Outstanding New Principal – a building principal within the first 3 years of their assignment as building principal

Outstanding Leader – assistant principal, associate principal, director of student activities, director of student services

Outstanding Operational Employee – administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, instructional assistants, PHA (public health assistant), PHTA (public health training assistant), parent liaisons

Outstanding Professional Employee – SBTS (school-based technology specialist), TSSpec (technology support specialist), psychologist, social worker

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Proppe at kjproppe@fcps.edu